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Gudmar

Gudmar
Gudmar (Gymnema sylvestrae) belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Gudmar is a natural agent which destroys sugar and is a magical remedy for diabetic patients as it is highly effective in both, type I and II diabetes mellitus. Gudmar has also proved to lower serum cholesterol and triglycerides. It suppresses and neutralizes the craving for sweets. Gudmar also acts as a digestive tonic, diuretic and a potent astringent. Leaves and roots are mainly responsible for its pharmacological activities[1].

What are the synonyms of Gudmar?

Gymnema sylvestrae, Mesha-shringi, Madhunashini, Ajaballi, Avartini, Kavali, Kalikardori, Vakundi, Dhuleti, Mardashingi, Podapatri, Adigam, Cherukurinja, Sannagerasehambu

What is the source of Gudmar?

Plant Based

Benefits of Gudmar

How effective is Gudmar?

Insufficient evidence
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Precautions when using Gudmar

Advice from Experts
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Gudmar if you have hyperacidity or gastritis due to its Ushna (hot) potency.
Breastfeeding
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Gudmar during Breastfeeding.
Moderate Medicine Interaction
scientific
Modern Science View
Gudmar may decrease the blood sugar level. So it is generally advised to consult your doctor while doctor while taking Gudmar if your are on Insulin therapy[2].
Patients with diabetes
scientific
Modern Science View
Gudmar has excellent property of controlling high sugar level, so it is generally advised to monitor your blood sugar level while taking Gudmar if you are already on anti-diabetes medications[2].
Pregnancy
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Avoid taking Gudmar during Pregnancy.

Recommended Dosage of Gudmar

  • Gudmar Churna - ¼ - ½ teaspoon twice a day.
  • Gudmar Capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day.
  • Gudmar Tablet - 1-2 tablets twice a day.

How to use Gudmar

1. Gudmar Churna
a. Take ¼ - ½ teaspoon of Gudmar(Meshashringi) Churna.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.

2. Gudmar Capsule
a. Take 1-2 capsules of Gudmar.
b. Swallow it with water after meals twice a day.

3. Gudmar Tablets
a. Take 1-2 tablets of Gudmar.
b. Swallow it with water after meals twice a day.

4. Gudmar Kwatha
a. Take 4-5 teaspoon of Gudmar Kwatha.
b. Add same quantity of water to it and drink before food once a day.

Precautions when using Gudmar

Advice from Experts
ayurvedic
Ayurvedic View
Gudmar is Ushna(hot) potency and should be used by making a paste with rose water or any cooling substance if your skin is hypersensitive.

Recommended Dosage of Gudmar

  • Gudmar Powder - ½ - 1 teaspoon or as per your requirement.

How to use Gudmar

1. Gudmar Leaves Powder
a. Take ½ -1 teaspoon Gudmar leaves powder
b. And make a paste with coconut oil
c. Apply on the affected area once a day.
d. Leave it for 4-6 hours
e. Use this remedy once a day to get rid of itching, burning and effective wound healing.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What are the chemical constituents of Gudmar?

scientific
Modern Science View
Gymnemic acid is one of the highly effective chemical constituents of Gudmar which acts as a cardiovascular stimulant. Other chemical constituents include tartaric acid, gurmarin, calcium oxalate, glucose, saponins. The phytochemicals in leaf extract were also analyzed through gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and identified for the presence of terpenoids, glycosides, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and alkaloids. The bioactive constituents present in the plant were found to be mixture of diverse phytomolecules such as gymnemic acids, gymnemosides, gymnemasaponins, gurmarin, gymnemanol, stigmasterol, d-quercitol, β-amyrin related glycosides, anthraquinones, lupeol, hydroxycinnamic acids, and coumarols group[3].

References

  1. Tiwari P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS.Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Gymnema sylvestre: An Important Medicinal Plant.Biomed Res Int.2014: 830285.",https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-841/gymnema,"Mandal V,Dewanjee S, Mandal SC.Microwave‐assisted extraction of total bioactive saponin fraction from Gymnema sylvestre with reference to gymnemagenin: a potential biomarker.2009;20(6):491-497.
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